Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet

• 1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles, cooked
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 14 cup parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use 2 packages if desired)
• 34 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream (or use full-fat milk)
• 2 12 cups old cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
• chopped tomato
• green onion
• sour cream
• salsa

1. In a large skillet brown the ground beef with onions, garlic and green bell pepper until no longer pink, season with salt and pepper; drain and add in the Parmesan cheese.
2. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil and cook stirring occasionally (about 7-8 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated) remove from heat.
3. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth, cook whisking constantly for 2 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in milk; cook whisking constantly for about 4 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat.
5. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
6. Stir in the cooked pasta and beef mixture; mix to combine and cook just until heated through (about 3 minutes).
7. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and serve.
8. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
9. Delicious!

macaroni noodles, ground beef, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, parmesan cheese, salt, taco seasoning mix, water, butter, flour, cream, cheddar cheese, tomato, green onion, sour cream, salsa

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/taco-macaroni-and-cheese-skillet-169967 (may not work)